I'm currently in the process of returning my Eventide back to Bristol, and have some work to do on getting her in shape and enjoying her.

I am, though, rather a 'jonhny-come-lately' to the MG party, and am smitten by not just the boat, but kind of by the whole concept - the whole 'self-build', boats-for-everyman thing. Accordingly, I want to set myself the challenge for the future (but not the too distant future) of self-building. I think the Riptide would suit my needs admirably, though haven't really yet made my mind up about whether to build in wood or steel.

I've never tackled anything like this, though, and it would be great if someone could point me in the right direction of some resources to start me off in understanding the process - books, web resources, anything. I'd really like to start the Dreaming and Planning phase now!